by The Internal Audit Foundation (Author)
In this 7th edition, 10 authors and thought leaders within the internal audit profession tackle the challenge of what comes next for the profession. What are the opportunities to grow the most value? What emerging risks face the profession? How can this version of Sawyer's best help chief audit executives (CAEs) and internal auditors in considering today’s practices and planning for the future? How can internal audit stakeholders better see the value they get from internal audit? This new edition is organized more practically around what CAEs need to know to develop the ideal internal audit function and what internal auditors need to know to deliver current internal audit services and products.
In this 7th edition, we offer a transformative update that reflects growing needs in the internal audit industry. This edition:
Is "the resource," drawing out The IIA’s endorsed resources and eliminating overlap
Is relevant to a wider audience by presenting the business perspective of internal audit: setting up an internal audit shop and delivering internal audit services
Reflects the evolving foundation for the internal audit of tomorrow
Addresses the position and place of internal audit and opportunities/risks to our industry
Modern internal auditors must have not only technical knowledge and insight but also the state of mind and executive presence necessary to operate in today’s complex business world. Considered the gold standard of the profession, Sawyer’s reflects the evolving foundation of internal auditing and addresses the opportunities and risks facing the industry. It is an indispensable tool for every internal auditor.
